Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.1°F 16.7°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
62.1°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT

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Little Traverse Bay

Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan

Current Weather

39.3°F
Light sleet
Conditions: Light sleet
Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 31.5°F
Wind: N 13 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.2 mph
Pressure: 30.07 in
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 5 mi
UV Index: 0.1

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 41°F
L: 37°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 45°F
L: 37°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 52°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
77 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
119 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 54m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:24 PM
Sunset 5:20 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:41 AM
Transit 10:20 AM
Moonset 3:48 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:50 AM - 12:20 PM
10:12 PM - 12:42 AM

Minor Periods

4:11 AM - 5:41 AM
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 1:20PM EST until November 7 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 1:20 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 38.5°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Astronomical

Sun
9h 54m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:24 PM
Sunset 5:20 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:41 AM
Transit 10:20 AM
Moonset 3:48 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:50 AM - 12:20 PM
10:12 PM - 12:42 AM

Minor Periods

4:11 AM - 5:41 AM
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 41.3°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 10%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Astronomical

Sun
9h 51m daylight
Sunrise 7:28 AM
Solar Noon 12:24 PM
Sunset 5:19 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:51 AM
Transit 11:04 AM
Moonset 4:09 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:34 AM - 1:04 PM
10:57 PM - 1:27 AM

Minor Periods

5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
3:39 PM - 5:09 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 47.7°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 41%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Astronomical

Sun
9h 48m daylight
Sunrise 7:29 AM
Solar Noon 12:24 PM
Sunset 5:18 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 7:01 AM
Transit 11:50 AM
Moonset 4:32 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:20 AM - 1:50 PM
11:45 PM - 2:15 AM

Minor Periods

6:31 AM - 8:01 AM
4:02 PM - 5:32 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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